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PL05 JSX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,198 mi
Last recorded105,198 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 JSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 105,198 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,068 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded ns/f os/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ns/r os/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns/r os/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 90,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,855 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,296 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,296 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,019 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,090 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,090 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 57,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,197 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 57,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 53,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,089 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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PL05 JSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 JSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL05 JSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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